Riku

REE-koo'REE-koo'2 syllables
🇯🇵Japanese
Strong

MEANING

LandContinent

ORIGIN

Japanese

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Japanese words 'ri' (land) and 'ku' (sky, air)

CULTURAL NOTES

Commonly used in Japan, often associated with strength and stability.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Used historically in Japan, reflecting the importance of land and nature.

🇫🇮Finnish
Soft

MEANING

Peaceful ruler

ORIGIN

Finnish

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the name Rikard or Richard, meaning 'powerful leader'

CULTURAL NOTES

In Finland, it is often used as a given name reflecting leadership qualities.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Adopted from Germanic roots, it has been used in Finland since the 20th century.

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